The first Henry J I saw was a gasser at a Detroit Custom show about
54 years ago. The next one I saw was this one, four years ago and I
bought it. It came with no interior, no ignition switch, chrome wheels and
a Chev 305 and TH350 with a shift kit and 373 gears. I put some racing
Corbeau seats in it, a B&M shifter, tach, oil and temperature gauges and speedo.
I also added a lot of toggle switches to operate everything from the electric
fan to headlights and even the starter and a polished aluminum checker
plate dash. Street slicks on 8 inch wheels help to hook up those 373 gears
and there are 4 inch rims on the front. The car sat outside before I got
it so I had to touch up some surface rust to make it presentable but would like
to finish it in Lamgourgini Orange. But first I need some hood hinges.
If anybody has some I would jump on the opportunity to buy them.
One more thing, I also installed Ontario license plates and I've been driving
it for four years. Ken Masko <kenmasko@aol.com> Sep 6, 2016 Wheatley, Ontario, Canada. |
Ken's 1952 Henry J |